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Overview
Pets are a common source.
Treat pets and home.
When to get medical care
Call 911Not an emergency.
Get care todayInfected bites.
See a doctor soonBites continuing.
Causes
Caused by fleas.
OwieClear has pages on 1 condition that can cause tiny itchy bites around the ankles or lower legs. Each shows how soon to get care.
Common causes
- Flea bitesOften treated at home
Small, very itchy red bumps, often in clusters around the ankles and lower legs.
What you can do at home
- Treat pets.
- Vacuum.
Medicines
Anti-itch creams.
At the doctor
Diagnosed by exam.
Questions you may be asked
- Pets
The exam
A skin exam.
Tests
- None
Prevention
Treat pets.
- Flea control
Check your symptoms
Most symptoms have more than one possible cause. The symptom checker looks at all of your symptoms together, plus your age, and shows how soon to get care.
Sources
Last updated 2026-11-13.